Project Support Officer

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days

Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 3QW, England

Full Time

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Job Title: Project Support Officer – Fire & Safety Improvement ProgrammeLocation: Hybrid – Home-based with travel to HQ (Kidlington) and site visits in South Oxfordshire and ReadingContract Type: 3-month temporary contractWorking Hours: 37 hours per week (08:00–16:00 Mon–Thurs, 08:00–15:30 Fri)Pay Rate: PAYE: £17.53 | Umbrella: £23.15 per hourAbout the Role:Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of Thames Valley Police for a Project Support Officer to assist with the Fire & Safety Improvement Programme. This crucial project spans various sites across the force area and plays a key role in ensuring the safety of police premises and staff. This is an ideal role for someone with strong administrative and coordination experience who enjoys working collaboratively across departments.Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day support to the Fire & Safety Improvement Project
Assist Programme & Project Managers with planning, tracking, documentation, and reporting
Monitor project plans and support the delivery of key outcomes
Maintain project risks and issues logs, escalating where appropriate
Support meetings, take minutes, and help coordinate activities across teams
Use data and insight to recommend improvements and contribute to the overall success of the programme

Essential Skills & Experience:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong initiative and the ability to prioritise effectively
Great attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident using MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and departments
Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (for site visits)

Desirable:

PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification
Experience working in public sector or large organisation project environments
Previous experience supporting fire safety or H&S-related programmes (beneficial, but not essential)

Why Join:

Be part of a meaningful and safety-critical programme
Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading police forces
Gain experience in a respected public sector setting
Competitive hourly rates and hybrid working

Apply Now:To express interest or find out more, contact Lewis Ashcroft at:?? .uk